Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax H90
90 Imaging
55 Features
70 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Introduced January 2017
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax H90 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax H90, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX850 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) and the GX850 (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe GX850 was announced 7 years later than the H90 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GX850 scores versus the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 & Pentax Optio H90. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GX850 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Pentax H90
GX850 | H90 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | January 2010 | More recent by 85 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Panasonic GX850
H90 | GX850 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Pentax H90
GX850 | H90 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus |
Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX850 offers exterior dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax H90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GX850 vs the H90.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX850 and H90 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX850 and H90.
As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX850 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic GX850 will render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer GX850 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | Pentax Optio H90 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 | - |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2017-01-04 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/2000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 pounds) | 153g (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 586 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $548 | $150 |